The MHA for Grand Falls-Buchans says it appears as though water levels on the Exploits at Badger have receded somewhat, but officials are continuing to watch the situation closely.

An ice jam about 25 km upstream from Badger caused water levels to spike well beyond the high water mark and forced the closure of a couple of roads in the town.

The memories of widespread flooding in Badger 22 years ago are still fresh in many people’s minds, particularly those who had to evacuate and permanently relocate when the river inundated parts of the town.

Area MHA Chris Tibbs paid a visit to Badger yesterday with PC Leader Tony Wakeham to have a look.

He says fortunately, the situation appears to have eased.

Tibbs says they met with Fire Chief Gordon White and Mayor Dennis Butt, and saw the situation first-hand. Luckily Tibbs says the situation appears to have stabilized. “We all know what happened 22 years ago, but you know what? The good people of Badger made it through that and they can make it through absolutely everything.”